July 1, 2017. A board of highly qualified experts from universities as well as research institutions from China, Germany, Italy as well as Switzerland participated. They presented and discussed their latest [...] results in research in the field of biology and ecology, overwintering, migration, climate adaptation as well as potential non-chemical strategies and novel approaches to control this serious pest. Drosophila [...] olfactorial orientation, diapausing behavior and more. Natural enemies are explored intensively in Asia as well as in Europe. Innovative research looks for possibilities of resistance breeding or the manipulation

drift of biocides during application for the first time. The applications include disinfectants as well as pesticides and preservatives. The application techniques are diverse and vary from handheld sprayers [...] Aim of the project is to determine characteristic numbers regarding the environmental exposure as well as to evolve possible risk reduction measures. The research project “Drift reduction during spray

different countries. A major aspect has been to inform about integrated pest management strategies as well as to learn about new on-going projects looking for alternative control methods and techniques. The [...] Workshop was organized as a series of lectures (41 in total). The speakers, presentation summaries as well as the majority of the talks are available at: http://archives.eppo.int/MEETINGS/2017_conferences

the project, the Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) will add its collection of plant viruses. These include well-known viruses with historical significance, such as the tobacco mosaic virus, which was not only the [...] genome. Dr. Richert-Pöggeler explains the commitment: "The networking of the research community as well as the rapid access to information and research materials shall contribute to better control of virus [...] institutes of the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) are partners of the project as well. EVA-Global is financed within the framework of the EU research programme Horizon 2020. Contact Dr

this small grain cereal more attractive for farmers and fit for the challenges of climate change as well. A current study delivers precision tools for using the dominant dwarfing gene Ddw1 in rye breeding [...] rye. The molecular data reveal that Ddw1 could be a key to enhancing the drought tolerance of rye as well”, says Hackauf. Together with their partners, the scientists of the Julius Kühn-Institute succeeded [...] are further crossed, they inherit Ddw1 to their offspring and the stems of which remain shortened as well due to the dominance of Ddw1. By crossing of genetically different pollen parents, the scientists

hemp is a suitable raw material for the production of ropes, nonwoven fabrics, paper and textiles as well as for the production of leather substitutes, bioplastics, composites, and insulating materials. Due [...] acquired considerable expertise in the production, processing and quality assessment of fibre hemp as well. This makes the country an ideal partner for the BMEL and JKI in the modernisation and expansion of

international exhibition of the food, agriculture and gardening industries, open to the general public as well. It traditionally takes place in Berlin at the beginning of the year and is also for the Julius Kühn

the BIOFACH Congress. On 16 February, their presentations on nematode problems in organic farming as well as stored product protection will take place from 11 to 12 a.m. in Room Riga NCC East. Visit the JKI

with its Uruguayan partner, that are so far innovative technologies, resilient production systems as well as biosafety. The JKI and INIA, the National Agricultural Research Institute in Uruguay, signed two

secretariat of the Wheat Initiative, the HeDWIC coordination headquarters is located at the JKI as well,” says Prof. Dr. Frank Ordon. The President of the JKI is also chair of the Wheat Initiative’s research

Five other scientific partner institutions from Germany, France and Switzerland are involved, as well as four viticultural businesses in the Upper Rhine region. The cross-border scientific cooperation [...] various mildew fungi, it will be easier to assess the resilience of grapes to weather extremes as well as downy mildew and botrytis infestation in the future. In order to be able to assess the effects

summarize for us in your words: Why are you so interested in this nematode-plant microbiome interaction? Well, in Nigeria, control of plant pathogenic nematodes with chemical nematicideis often marginal and therefore [...] surprise with Germany was that I found a German radio channel covering my mother tongue: The “Deutsche Welle” is broadcasting in Hausa ! 1 Abdulsalam, Sulaiman et al. 2021: Nematode pests of some major cereals

will deal with the occurrence and diversity of bacteria associated with plants or in the soil, as well as with the horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes in bacterial communities. The workshop

the next years. The proposals of 13 universities, 2 Helmholtz centres, 1 Leibniz-Institute and as well as the working group of Prof. Smalla (Julius Kühn Institute – JKI) and Thünen-Institute have been

The disease attacks the roots of the cassava plant, also known as manioc. African cassava growers as well as the coordinator of the international "NextGen Cassava" breeding project meet with the DSMZ’s plant [...] (bacteria, archaea, protists, yeasts, fungi, bacteriophages, plant viruses, genomic bacterial DNA as well as human and animal cell lines). Microorganisms and cell cultures are collected, investigated and [...] for enhancing the genetically conditioned resistance of our crops against pathogens and pests as well as enhancing their tolerance towards abiotic stress. Also high on the agenda are efforts to achieve

Pathogendiagnostics). Most of the17 partners from 16 countries (Europe, South and North America as well as South Africa) met last week at the JKI Braunschweig to inform about the current state of NGS t

insects face a multitude of interacting stressors, including world-wide spreading pathogens and pests as well as climate change. A major driver of changes in insect communities that pollinate wild and domesticated [...] methods such as pan trapping, hand netting along transects, recordings via Dynamic Vision Sensors as well as pollinator exclusion and pollen manipulation experiments. By jointly researching and addressing

resources to create new variability in breeding material by hybridisation and induced mutation as well as molecular phylogenetic analysis, in vitro methods, estimations of ploidy level, and fertility.

brought on by climate change, environmental preservation and the need for new cultivation systems as well as high-quality produce. The new research project BreedingValue, a European collaboration of 20 partners

statement by State Secretary Claudia Müller, Dr Doreen Babin, Dr Lukas Beule and Prof. Dr Frank Marthe as well as Prof. Dr Frank Ordon addressed various research topics. In the discussion, the two topics of soil

INRA Morocco works to maintain strong partnerships with national and international organisations, as well as the private sector and non-governmental organisations. CGIAR, ICARDA and CIMMYT are important members

actors dovetail into each other and into their environment, contributing to what Gross refers to as “well-balanced interactions in a complex network.” For instance, plant disease agents such as viruses and

leading role in the study of the ground cherry genome. Sour cherries ( Prunus cerasus L.) such as the well-known variety 'Schattenmorelle' are traditionally found in almost every allotment garden. Whether

to discuss the latest results on cultivation and production, breeding and beneficial elements as well as plant pests and protection strategies in fruits, vegetables, ornamentals and hops. ’Advancing together:

geographical area in different countries. Soil-borne and obligate biotrophic nature of the pathogen as well as long-term viability of resting spores makes big challenges in controlling clubroot disease. Cultivar [...] management is an important determinant of the incidence and severity of clubroot disease in volunteers as well as resting spore propagation. Field studies demonstrated that soil amendments with calcium cyanamide

d parent White Heunisch (Siebeldingen) The ancestors of today's cultivated grapevine varieties as well as almost all wild Vitis species have dark berries at the time of ripening. For a long time, breeders

interference. Moreover, RNAi-mechanisms play a crucial role in suppressing gene-expression in organisms as well. Therefore, the idea of using RNAi in crop protection is to use highly sequence specific RNA to silence

d with colleagues from Japan, China, and Switzerland. This international cooperation revealed how well the IPK collection represents global barley diversity. A single plant was genotyped for each of more